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GPFO SIP Screenwriting Competition -WINNERS
The “Set in Philadelphia” Screenwriting Competition (SIP), which is presented by the Greater Philadelphia Film Office, is open to all screenwriters, world-wide...
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Greater Philadelphia Film Office (GPFO) SET IN PHILADELPHIA SCREENWRITING CONTEST 2020
SIP 2020 Will Open on April 1st “Set in Philadelphia” Screenwriting Competition (SIP), which is presented by the Greater Philadelphia Film Office, is open to all screenwriters, world-wide, who submit a feature length screenplay OR an original TV pilot length screenplay that can be shot in the Greater Philadelphia Metropolitan Area. All genres will be accepted. Scripts will be judged on their overall quality, and the extent to which they project “shootability” in the Greater Philadelphia region. SIP Finalist Judges are high profile Producers, Writers and Actors who have a Philadelphia connection. FOR MORE INFO AND TO SEE LAST YEARS WINNERS Click HERE
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Philadelphia Official Viewing Party 71st EMMY AWARDS
The Greater Philadelphia Film Office (GPFO) and Live Nation are in partnership to present the inaugural 71st Emmy ® Awards Viewing Party in the Grande Salle at the Met Philadelphia. The event will provide guests with a live simulcast of the 71st Emmy ® Awards, red carpet entrance, food and drinks throughout the night. WHEN: Sunday, September 22, 20196:00pm – 7:30pm VIP Reception 7:30pm – 11:00pm 71st Emmy® Awards Viewing Party LOCATION:Grande Salle at the Met Philadelphia858 N. Broad Street, Phila, PA 19130 TICKET INFORMATION: VIP Admission: $171General Admission $100 Tickets will be available beginning Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 10:00am (EST) More Details/ Tickets: http://bit.ly/GPFOEmmyParty2019 The Greater Philadelphia Film…
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Philly Spotlight: GPFO Rally to Un-cap PA Tax Credit
Recap: Rally for the Philadelphia Film Industry By Le Anne Lindsay, Editor Tinsel & Tine The Greater Philadelphia Film Office is keeping track of movies and television shows that were meant to shoot here, and didn’t. World War Z, The Bourne Legacy, House of Cards and American Hustle are on their list. The office contends that Pennsylvania lost these projects because there weren’t enough tax credits to entice them. Concerns that the state’s film tax credit program could be eliminated entirely in Pennsylvania’s upcoming budget talks, spurred Sharon Pinkenson and her team at The GPFO to organized a Rally, held last Saturday, June 3rd, to stir up awareness and support…
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The Next Step: Black Filmmaking in Philadelphia
I recently attended an event with a whole host of sponsors: The Black Film Advisory Committee, Councilman at-Large David Oh, Reelblack, The Greater Philadelphia Film Office, The City of Philadelphia, Radio One and The Painted Bride Art Center. The event was called The Next Step: Black Filmmaking in Philadelphia. The idea, spearheaded by Kimberley Richards, Special Assistant to Councilman Oh, was to bring together aspiring filmmakers, with those who have experienced success in the business. And also to further examine the on-going challenges of being of color in an industry that is still primarily white. I was surprised at the turn-out. It looked to be over 200 people in attendance.…
